NATO Support and Procurement Agency (NSPA)

Personal reflections after 6 Months in the NATO Support and Procurement Agency (NSPA) The Team: NSPA is a community of around 1,500 professionals from across NATO’s 32 nations. The majority are based in beautiful Luxembourg 🇱🇺, with main operational centres in France, Hungary and Italy Not to mention the dedicated personnel deployed on, or supporting, NATO operations around the globe. We are truly diverse—not just in nationality, but also in skillsets. From technical experts and procurement specialists to HR, legal, finance, operations, and P3M professionals, NSPA brings together a wealth of talent and expertise. But diversity alone doesn’t guarantee excellence. Strong leadership, teamwork, and a shared ethos require constant nurturing and investment. Cultural Insights: Our working language is English, yet 99% of the staff are multilingual. It’s remarkable to witness this linguistic and cultural adaptability in action. Unsurprisingly, Brits (myself included) often lag in the second-language department, but I’m working on my French—slowly but surely. Mange-tout, anyone? I’ve made a conscious effort to listen more than I talk. It sounds obvious, but it’s easy to overlook—especially as a native English speaker in an English-speaking organization. Erin Meyer’s The Culture Map has been a game-changer for me. Its insights on “decoding how people think, lead, and collaborate across cultures” have been invaluable, helping me navigate potential pitfalls. It’s a must pre-read for anyone working in multicultural teams. Universal Truths: No matter the nationality, culture, or background, certain traits unite us all: kindness, communication, empathy, and trust. These values are the foundation of any successful team, and they’re as important here as they were in my previous roles. Looking Ahead: These six months have flown by, and I’ve learned so much already. Did you know we are always hiring? Take a look at the vacancies on our webpage. My next post will focus on operational reflections—things I wish I’d known about NSPA while serving in the British Army. Stay tuned!

We thank everyone who has engaged with us during yesterday's #FinTechRecruits2024 event by The LHoFT - Luxembourg House of Financial Technology! We encourage you to apply and #MakeADifference as part of our mission as #NATO'S lead organization for acquisition, sustainment and support to all 32 Allies and partners. Check out our website for current #career opportunities, apply and contribute to enhancing the Alliance's #defence capabilities and keeping its 1 billion citizens safe! https://lnkd.in/dG5rMnJq #WeAreNATO #StrongerTogether

Today, at our HQ in Capellen, #Luxembourg, we welcomed Vice Admiral Hughes, #NATO Allied Command Transformation's Deputy Chief of Staff, Capability Development. Our teams exchanged on the work our respective organizations do to address the evolving security landscape by embracing and developing innovative strategies. The meeting also focused on how NATO Allied Command Transformation (ACT) leads the work in building #NATO’s capabilities and modernizing the Alliance through digital transformation.

📢 A memorable evening of insightful discussion!   Thank you to the Business Club B17 Luxembourg and Forbes Luxembourg, for hosting an engaging edition of the “Talk B17 x Forbes” conference series this week.   We were honoured that our General Manager, Ms. Stacy Cummings, was invited to share her expertise on the strategic role of the NATO Support and Procurement Agency (NSPA) in supporting NATO and international security.   Ms. Cummings brought her extensive experience from the 🇺🇸 U.S. government to the table, offering a unique perspective on the challenges and opportunities in defence acquisition, support and sustainment. We also thank Pierre-Yves LANNEAU SAINT LÉGER for moderating this thoughtful dialogue on topics critical to global security.   We are grateful for the opportunity to engage with such an esteemed audience and contribute to this dynamic platform for knowledge sharing.   #ForbesLuxembourg #ForbesLU #TalkB17xForbesLuxembourg #Luxembourg #NSPA #Leadership #InternationalSecurity #DefenseLogistics

📣 We are looking for a Senior Planning Officer for Airfield Services and force protection in support of NATO or National operations/missions and exercises. Do you want to #MakeaDifference? Apply before 1️⃣ January 2025! 📃 https://lnkd.in/eQMQ--9F #WeAreNATO

Only two days left until #FintechRecruits2024! Ever wondered how your talent and skills could contribute to strengthening the capabilities of #NATO Allies and to ensuring the security of their 1 billion people? Meet with our #procurement, #finance, #cyber and #HR representatives to learn how you could contribute to NATO Support and Procurement Agency (NSPA)'s mission as NATO's lead organization for acquisition, support and sustainment to all 32 Allies and partners! Save the date! 📅 22 November from 10:00 to 17:00 📍 The Digital Learning Hub, 14 porte de France, Esch-sur-Alzette, Luxembourg 🎟️ Register for this event by The LHoFT - Luxembourg House of Financial Technology: https://lnkd.in/eT9Av7yy 🤓 Check out our current vacancies, apply and #makeadifference: https://lnkd.in/dG5rMnJq #WeAreNATO

📣 NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte has decided to appoint Radmila Shekerinska from 🇲🇰 North Macedonia as the next Deputy Secretary General Learn more about Ms Shekerinska: https://lnkd.in/dEcJNfkr

#StandWithUkraine 🇺🇦 #StrongerTogether ⬇️

Prochain 𝐓𝐚𝐥𝐤 𝐁17 𝐱 𝐅𝐨𝐫𝐛𝐞𝐬 : je me réjouis d'accueillir Stacy Cummings, la General Manager de l'agence logistique et procurement de l'OTAN, pour un fireside chat durant lequel nous en apprendrons plus sur Stacy, sur l'agence, et sur ses interactions et synergies avec l'écosystème luxembourgeois. 𝐓𝐚𝐥𝐤 𝐁17 𝐱 𝐅𝐨𝐫𝐛𝐞𝐬 📅 Date : Mercredi 20 Novembre 2024 🕕 Heure : 18h - 20h30 📍 Lieu : Tero House17, 17 rue du Nord, Luxembourg Ville-Haute 𝐑𝐞𝐧𝐬𝐞𝐢𝐠𝐧𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐞𝐭 𝐢𝐧𝐬𝐜𝐫𝐢𝐩𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 : https://lnkd.in/eqYdgw_Z B17 Luxembourg x Forbes Luxembourg NATO Support and Procurement Agency (NSPA)

Join our General Manager, Ms Stacy Cummings, during her intervention at #FinTechRecruits2024! Learn more about the NATO Support and Procurement Agency (NSPA) as #NATO's lead organisation for acquisition, support and sustainment to all 32 Allies and partners, and how you could #makeadifference through a rewarding and enriching career with us! 🎟️ Learn more about this event by The LHoFT - Luxembourg House of Financial Technology and register: https://lnkd.in/eT9Av7yy 🤓 Check out our current vacancies and apply: https://lnkd.in/dG5rMnJq #WeAreNATO